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    Esquisse (en. Sketch)

    /ɛs.kis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A first drawing or project, often incomplete.
    The artist presented a sketch of his future painting.
    L'artiste a présenté une esquisse de son futur tableau.
    A draft of a project or idea.
    We provided a sketch of the work we are considering.
    Nous avons fourni une esquisse des travaux que nous envisageons.
    A rough outline, a simplified representation.
    This sketch shows the main outlines of the architecture.
    Cette esquisse montre les grandes lignes de l'architecture.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exquisitum', participle of 'exquirere', which means 'to seek outward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sketch of an idea
    A preliminary formulation or concept of an idea.
    esquisse d'une idée
    To make a sketch
    To draw or create a preliminary project.
    faire une esquisse
    Sketch of a plan
    An outline or draft of a detailed plan.
    esquisse d'un plan

    Related Words

    Sketch
    A quick drawing that captures the essence.
    croquis
    Draft
    A work in progress, often incomplete.
    ébauche
    Project
    A detailed plan to accomplish something.
    projet

    Slang Meanings

    A vague or blurry idea.
    It's just a sketch of what I mean.
    C'est juste une esquisse de ce que je veux dire.
    A non-finalized plan.
    It's still a sketch, nothing is decided.
    C'est encore une esquisse, rien n'est décidé.